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Tuesday 05 March 2024
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Tourism Talent taps ex-Expedia exec for senior role
4 Mar 2024   /

Tourism Talent taps ex-Expedia exec for senior role

Tourism Talent has appointed Kelly Dodd as senior associate for hotels, reports, and accommodation.


On the Job: New Parkside GM, hires at WellingtonNZ, Auckland Airport, MSC Cruises …and more!
1 Mar 2024   /

On the Job: New Parkside GM, hires at WellingtonNZ, Auckland Airport, MSC Cruises …and more!

Tourism industry appointments and people moves for the week to 1 March.


NZSki lauds long-serving Remarkables boss
1 Mar 2024   /

NZSki lauds long-serving Remarkables boss

NZSki has paid tribute to the achievements of outgoing Remarkables ski area manager Ross Lawrence who has been with the company for 16 years.


SkyCity appoints interim COO
27 Feb 2024  

SkyCity appoints interim COO

SkyCity Entertainment Group has appointed Brad Burnett its interim chief operating officer for New Zealand.


On the Job: JetPark’s new sales lead, SkyCity’s interim CEO, THL’s acting CFO, senior departure at NZSki …and more!
23 Feb 2024   /

On the Job: JetPark’s new sales lead, SkyCity’s interim CEO, THL’s acting CFO, senior departure at NZSki …and more!

Tourism industry appointments and people moves for the week to 23 February.


QT’s Jodi Brown appointed Auckland flagship GM
19 Feb 2024   /

QT’s Jodi Brown appointed Auckland flagship GM

The relatively new NZ hotel boss takes the reins of the 5-star accommodation, which is owned by a NZ Super Fund jv.


On the Job: Te Papa’s new sales lead, QT GM appointment, hires at XPO, Grow Tourism …and more!
16 Feb 2024   /

On the Job: Te Papa’s new sales lead, QT GM appointment, hires at XPO, Grow Tourism …and more!

Tourism industry appointments and people moves for the week to 16 February.


NZICC, Horizon contractor’s CEO, chair both resign
14 Feb 2024  

NZICC, Horizon contractor’s CEO, chair both resign

Fletcher Building chief executive Ross Taylor has resigned and will depart later this year.


Leigh Stock returns to Edgewater as third GM in 16 months
12 Feb 2024   /

Leigh Stock returns to Edgewater as third GM in 16 months

Leigh Stock is retaking the helm at Lake Wānaka’s premium Edgewater resort.


On the Job: New hires at CPG, TNZ, Tomahawk, ED, Maverick… and more!
9 Feb 2024   /

On the Job: New hires at CPG, TNZ, Tomahawk, ED, Maverick… and more!

Tourism industry appointments and people moves for the week to 9 February.


Annie Dundas appointed destination lead at TAU
8 Feb 2024   /

Annie Dundas appointed destination lead at TAU

She will be responsible for Tātaki Auckland Unlimited’s tourism work, as well as major and business events in a newly-created role.


On the Job: Griggs heads to ChristchurchNZ, hires at Tourism Waitaki, ACB, Tohu Whenua …and more!
2 Feb 2024   /

On the Job: Griggs heads to ChristchurchNZ, hires at Tourism Waitaki, ACB, Tohu Whenua …and more!

Tourism industry appointments and people moves for the week to 2 February.


NZMGA president, heli-ski guide Lewis Ainsworth dies in Canada
30 Jan 2024   /

NZMGA president, heli-ski guide Lewis Ainsworth dies in Canada

The 35-year-old was acting as a guide on board a Northern Escape Heli-Ski helicopter when it crashed in British Columbia.


Southland welcomes new museum director
30 Jan 2024   /

Southland welcomes new museum director

Eloise Wallace has been welcomed as Te Unua Museum of Southland’s new museum director.


On the Job: Appointments at JUCY, Auckland Airport, TBOP … and more!
26 Jan 2024   /

On the Job: Appointments at JUCY, Auckland Airport, TBOP … and more!

Tourism industry appointments and people moves for the week to 26 January.


Destination Great Lake Taupō’s Jane Wilson resigns
25 Jan 2024   /

Destination Great Lake Taupō’s Jane Wilson resigns

The RTO’s general manager will leave in April after five years in the post.


Hawke’s Bay Airport CEO resigns
23 Jan 2024   /

Hawke’s Bay Airport CEO resigns

Hawke’s Bay Airport chief executive Rob Stratford has resigned after less than two years in the post.


Royal Caribbean CEO appointed CLIA chair
22 Jan 2024   /

Royal Caribbean CEO appointed CLIA chair

Royal Caribbean Group president and chief executive Jason Liberty has been appointed chair of the Cruise Lines International Association.


On the Job: New role for Borenstein, hires at TNZ, Great Journeys NZ, TBOP …and more!
19 Jan 2024   /

On the Job: New role for Borenstein, hires at TNZ, Great Journeys NZ, TBOP …and more!

Tourism industry appointments and people moves for the week to 19 January.


The Headwaters farewells GM
17 Jan 2024   /

The Headwaters farewells GM

John Dick has left his role as general manager of Glenorchy’s The Headwaters Eco Lodge.


Sullivan resigns from Christchurch Attractions

Sullivan resigns from Christchurch Attractions

The CEO is leaving one of the region’s leading tourism operators after a “fun but challenging” tenure.


Tourism Ticker’s 2023 Person of the Year
15 Dec 2023  

Tourism Ticker’s 2023 Person of the Year

It’s that time of the year when we recognise those who made tourism a more resilient, sustainable, inclusive and prosperous sector.


On the Job: Colin Keel’s seaglider role, Meikle resigns, RTO changes… and more!
15 Dec 2023   /

On the Job: Colin Keel’s seaglider role, Meikle resigns, RTO changes… and more!

Tourism industry appointments and people moves for the week to 15 December.


On the Job: HGC’s new area GM, TECNZ elects board vice, art tours hire… and more!
8 Dec 2023   /

On the Job: HGC’s new area GM, TECNZ elects board vice, art tours hire… and more!

Tourism industry appointments and people moves for the week to 8 December.


Hotel developer Kevin Carlin dies
6 Dec 2023   /

Hotel developer Kevin Carlin dies

The driving force behind Queenstown’s $30m+ ‘six star’ The Carlin passed away suddenly, aged 69.


On the Job: New Pullman BDM, departures at TNZ, ChristchurchNZ …and more!
1 Dec 2023   /

On the Job: New Pullman BDM, departures at TNZ, ChristchurchNZ …and more!

Tourism industry appointments and people moves for the week to 1 December.


Labour, Greens pick novice MPs for tourism, hospo portfolio
30 Nov 2023  

Labour, Greens pick novice MPs for tourism, hospo portfolio

First-time Labour MP Cushla Tangaere-Manuel will take on tourism and hospitality and govt minister Matt Doocey.


On the Job: NTT promotes Langford, hires at Heritage Expeditions, Te Pae, H3 …and more!
24 Nov 2023   /

On the Job: NTT promotes Langford, hires at Heritage Expeditions, Te Pae, H3 …and more!

Tourism industry appointments and people moves for the week to 24 November.


Snedden returns to sector with BEIA appointment
22 Nov 2023   /

Snedden returns to sector with BEIA appointment

“We are delighted to have Martin join the industry, as we head into a new era for New Zealand’s business events presence on the world stage.”


On the Job: Wai Ariki’s new GM, hires at Pan Pacific, Te Puia, Tomahawk …and more!
17 Nov 2023   /

On the Job: Wai Ariki’s new GM, hires at Pan Pacific, Te Puia, Tomahawk …and more!

Tourism industry appointments and people moves for the week to 17 November.


On the Job: Dent’s new CEO post, leaders hired at RealNZ, museums… and more!
10 Nov 2023   /

On the Job: Dent’s new CEO post, leaders hired at RealNZ, museums… and more!

Tourism industry appointments and people moves for the week to 10 November.


Sustainable economy key focus for RealNZ – new CEO Dave Beeche
8 Nov 2023  

Sustainable economy key focus for RealNZ – new CEO Dave Beeche

Dave Beeche says he will champion RealNZ’s conservation ambitions and tourism’s shift to a more sustainable, regenerative sector, when he joins the operator as chief executive.


BEIA confirms board, chair tbc
8 Nov 2023  

BEIA confirms board, chair tbc

Business Events Industry Aotearoa has confirmed its board for 2023/24.


RealNZ appoints CEO
7 Nov 2023   /

RealNZ appoints CEO

The appointment fills the vacancy left by the departure of Stephen England-Hall in May.


On the Job: Senior hires at Te Pae, Wyndham, ACB, promotions at NTT, RealNZ …and more!
3 Nov 2023   /

On the Job: Senior hires at Te Pae, Wyndham, ACB, promotions at NTT, RealNZ …and more!

Tourism industry appointments and people moves for the week to 3 November.


New shareholder, MD for TRC Tourism
3 Nov 2023  

New shareholder, MD for TRC Tourism

Planning and consultancy firm TRC tourism has welcomed Māori tourism specialist Kylie Ruwhiu-Karawana as a new shareholder and managing director.


NZICC preps domestic sales with trio of appointments
1 Nov 2023   /

NZICC preps domestic sales with trio of appointments

The venue’s sales team will start taking domestic booking enquiries from 1 December 2023 for events taking place from mid-2025.


On the Job: Headwaters’ new BDM, hires at Destination Cambridge, Helloworld… and more!
27 Oct 2023   /

On the Job: Headwaters’ new BDM, hires at Destination Cambridge, Helloworld… and more!

Tourism industry appointments and people moves for the week to 27 October.


On the Job: Altitude & BLACK’s new GM, hires at DGLT, EcoZip… and more!
20 Oct 2023   /

On the Job: Altitude & BLACK’s new GM, hires at DGLT, EcoZip… and more!

Tourism industry appointments and people moves for the week to 20 October.


Alpine Group, Warbirds Over Wanaka founder Sir Tim Wallis dies

Alpine Group, Warbirds Over Wanaka founder Sir Tim Wallis dies

The aviation and tourism stalwart passes after a short illness, aged 85.


Tourism Holdings’ Nick Judd resigns as CFO
18 Oct 2023   /

Tourism Holdings’ Nick Judd resigns as CFO

Tourism Holdings chief financial officer Nick Judd has resigned after three years in the role.


SkyCity CEO Michael Ahearne resigns
16 Oct 2023  

SkyCity CEO Michael Ahearne resigns

The departure comes at a delicate time as the DIA seeks a casino licence suspension and the Adelaide probe continues.


On the Job: Former Air NZ GM joins Serko, hires at Qualmark, Marsden… and more!
13 Oct 2023   /

On the Job: Former Air NZ GM joins Serko, hires at Qualmark, Marsden… and more!

Tourism industry appointments and people moves for the week to 13 October.


On the Job: New Auckland hotel appoints GM, hires at ACB, TBOP …and more!
6 Oct 2023   /

On the Job: New Auckland hotel appoints GM, hires at ACB, TBOP …and more!

Tourism industry appointments and people moves for the week to 6 October.


WorkSafe appoints CEO
6 Oct 2023   /

WorkSafe appoints CEO

Steve Haszard has been appointed chief executive of WorkSafe, starting first as a strategic advisor to outgoing boss Phil Parkes.


On the Job: NZICC taps Ha for CX lead, hires at EVT,  Hospitality NZ, RealNZ… and more!
29 Sep 2023   /

On the Job: NZICC taps Ha for CX lead, hires at EVT, Hospitality NZ, RealNZ… and more!

Tourism industry appointments and people moves for the week to 29 September.


“I’m in complete shock” – Moffat takes case to ERA after DM role ended, RTO board resigns

“I’m in complete shock” – Moffat takes case to ERA after DM role ended, RTO board resigns

The whole six-member board of the RTO resigns, prompting MDC to appoint an interim GM and new trustees.


On the Job: Te Papa’s new events boss, HBT manager hired, board changes at CIAL, BEIA… and more!
22 Sep 2023   /

On the Job: Te Papa’s new events boss, HBT manager hired, board changes at CIAL, BEIA… and more!

Tourism industry appointments and people moves for the week to 22 September.


WorkSafe CEO resigns
22 Sep 2023  

WorkSafe CEO resigns

WorkSafe chief executive Phil Parkes has resigned from his role after almost nine years.


On the Job: Fifield elected WAZA president, hires at NZICC, DQ, BEW …and more!
15 Sep 2023   /

On the Job: Fifield elected WAZA president, hires at NZICC, DQ, BEW …and more!

Tourism industry appointments and people moves for the week to 15 September.